Christopher Slye
@slye.bsky.social
Type business, licensing, design, production, education. Fontstand Cooperative. Letterform Archive board. Adobe Type from 1997–2020. Collector of rare compact discs. Cocktail enthusiast. https://slyetype.com
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You don't murder people for using the word "kidnapper" (which, I'll add, is an accurate description of grabbing people and locking them up without due process.)
If you do, you're a fascist.
If you do, you're a fascist.
Bovino: "When politicians, community leaders, & some journalists engage in that heated rhetoric we keep talking about, when they make the choice to vilify law enforcement calling law enforcement 'Gestapo' or using the term 'kidnapping,' that is a choice & there are actions & consequences."
January 25, 2026 at 8:34 PM
You don't murder people for using the word "kidnapper" (which, I'll add, is an accurate description of grabbing people and locking them up without due process.)
If you do, you're a fascist.
If you do, you're a fascist.
I’ve been seeing some hungry critters in the yard in recent days.
January 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I’ve been seeing some hungry critters in the yard in recent days.
Coming out of the grocery store today, I passed these two characters.
January 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Coming out of the grocery store today, I passed these two characters.
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Californians contribute more in federal taxes than we receive back in federal spending. But now the Trump Administration is considering cutting off even more funding because he disagrees with the politics of our state. Not only are these actions illegal, but they are also deeply un-American.
Trump budget office orders review of funds to Democratic-controlled states
President Donald Trump said his administration would cut off federal resources to “sanctuary cities” on Feb. 1.
wapo.st
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Californians contribute more in federal taxes than we receive back in federal spending. But now the Trump Administration is considering cutting off even more funding because he disagrees with the politics of our state. Not only are these actions illegal, but they are also deeply un-American.
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RIDLEY SCOTT’s iconic television commercial (pulling heavily on George Orwell’s most famous novel) introducing the Apple Macintosh personal computer, aired 42yrs ago today in 1984.
#SuperBowlXVIII
#SuperBowlXVIII
January 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM
RIDLEY SCOTT’s iconic television commercial (pulling heavily on George Orwell’s most famous novel) introducing the Apple Macintosh personal computer, aired 42yrs ago today in 1984.
#SuperBowlXVIII
#SuperBowlXVIII
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People are kidnapping preschoolers and macing fully restrained protesters because they like the power to make others suffer, and I need us all to burn into our memories what they’re doing now because they’re definitely going to be asking for grace and forgiveness in the not too distant future.
January 22, 2026 at 3:43 AM
People are kidnapping preschoolers and macing fully restrained protesters because they like the power to make others suffer, and I need us all to burn into our memories what they’re doing now because they’re definitely going to be asking for grace and forgiveness in the not too distant future.
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It’s notable that the president can go on TV and be a total gutter racist, and somehow this isn’t news in the slightest. Says a lot about the sickness of American society right now.
Trump: "They're paid agitators and insurrectionists. Nobody talks about the fact that $19 billion at a minimum is missing in Minnesota, given to a large degree by Somalians. They've taken it. Somalians. A lot of very low IQ people."
January 20, 2026 at 11:50 PM
It’s notable that the president can go on TV and be a total gutter racist, and somehow this isn’t news in the slightest. Says a lot about the sickness of American society right now.
Excellent news! (Gift link.)
Do Cows Use Tools? This One Does.
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Excellent news! (Gift link.)
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Anyways, that concept led me to look up the governing law provision in the Starlink terms of service. And here’s where the legal drafting veers into mania. starlink.com/legal/docume...
January 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Anyways, that concept led me to look up the governing law provision in the Starlink terms of service. And here’s where the legal drafting veers into mania. starlink.com/legal/docume...
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In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
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One more thing about the Machado/Peace Prize thing: Imagine if he'd just had the tiny modicum of grace it would have taken to say no. He'd still get to trumpet how the winner wanted him to have the prize, but he could have been the bigger person and granted her respect in return! But he couldn't!
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
One more thing about the Machado/Peace Prize thing: Imagine if he'd just had the tiny modicum of grace it would have taken to say no. He'd still get to trumpet how the winner wanted him to have the prize, but he could have been the bigger person and granted her respect in return! But he couldn't!
I have become a bit cynical about subscription services in my old age, and am always evaluating whether they are worth the monthly cost.
That is not the case with the Criterion Channel. It’s an ongoing source of filmmaking joy and I’m always happy to pay the annual subscription cost!
That is not the case with the Criterion Channel. It’s an ongoing source of filmmaking joy and I’m always happy to pay the annual subscription cost!
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January 15, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I have become a bit cynical about subscription services in my old age, and am always evaluating whether they are worth the monthly cost.
That is not the case with the Criterion Channel. It’s an ongoing source of filmmaking joy and I’m always happy to pay the annual subscription cost!
That is not the case with the Criterion Channel. It’s an ongoing source of filmmaking joy and I’m always happy to pay the annual subscription cost!
A great way to settle this would be to have everyone make their case and present their evidence in a courtroom. To, like, you know, decide whether this guy is a murderer and if he should be locked up for the rest of his life.
Whenever I am bleeding internally after being hit by a car I keep filming on my cell
phone while briskly walking away from the scene without waiting for medical attention. What about you guys?
phone while briskly walking away from the scene without waiting for medical attention. What about you guys?
BREAKING: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good last week in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition.
January 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A great way to settle this would be to have everyone make their case and present their evidence in a courtroom. To, like, you know, decide whether this guy is a murderer and if he should be locked up for the rest of his life.
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The sixth Fontstand Conference is now open for registration!
Join us in Berlin, 🇩🇪 April 10-11, for the annual get-together of people interested in all aspects of type and typography.
#fontstandcon2026
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Join us in Berlin, 🇩🇪 April 10-11, for the annual get-together of people interested in all aspects of type and typography.
#fontstandcon2026
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January 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The sixth Fontstand Conference is now open for registration!
Join us in Berlin, 🇩🇪 April 10-11, for the annual get-together of people interested in all aspects of type and typography.
#fontstandcon2026
fontstandcon2026.eventbrite.com
Join us in Berlin, 🇩🇪 April 10-11, for the annual get-together of people interested in all aspects of type and typography.
#fontstandcon2026
fontstandcon2026.eventbrite.com
@repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social Noem needs to be held accountable for all the horrors we’re witnessing each day. As your constituent, I hope you’ll join the call for her impeachment.
We are now up to fifteen clear calls for impeachment.
Rep. Robin Kelly IL-02
Rep. Maxine Dexter OR-03
Rep. Chellie Pingree ME-01
Rep. Melanie Stansbury NM-01
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove CA-37
Rep. Kevin Mullin CA-15
Rep. Emily Randall WA-06
Rep. Sarah McBride DE-AL
Rep. Juan Vargas CA-52
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Rep. Robin Kelly IL-02
Rep. Maxine Dexter OR-03
Rep. Chellie Pingree ME-01
Rep. Melanie Stansbury NM-01
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove CA-37
Rep. Kevin Mullin CA-15
Rep. Emily Randall WA-06
Rep. Sarah McBride DE-AL
Rep. Juan Vargas CA-52
1/2
To keep track of it all, we thought we’d thread all the House reps that have committed to impeaching Kristi Noem. The first was @robinkelly.house.gov
January 11, 2026 at 3:35 AM
@repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social Noem needs to be held accountable for all the horrors we’re witnessing each day. As your constituent, I hope you’ll join the call for her impeachment.
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it is the policy of this government to treat democratic-led states as conquered territories and the people therein as something like hostiles or even enemy combatants
Dr Oz threatens to pull Medicaid support for Minnesota: "Sticking to the narrative that's cold in Minnesota -- this is the tip of the iceberg"
January 7, 2026 at 11:52 PM
it is the policy of this government to treat democratic-led states as conquered territories and the people therein as something like hostiles or even enemy combatants
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DMs very active last night —! Still hoping to be a NYT crossword clue some day.
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
DMs very active last night —! Still hoping to be a NYT crossword clue some day.
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We’re honored to hold hundreds of original lettering sketches and inkings, including early (1970s–80s) logos and lettering, and his ambigram artwork for Dan Brown’s novel, Angels & Demons. We will share more soon.
January 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
We’re honored to hold hundreds of original lettering sketches and inkings, including early (1970s–80s) logos and lettering, and his ambigram artwork for Dan Brown’s novel, Angels & Demons. We will share more soon.
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You have to go through Congress for anything resembling this type of war. Round up Massie and Paul types and have him removed. The people in this administration are on actual drugs and have insatiable bloodlust and bespoke mental illnesses. He has to go, and everybody with him.
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 AM
You have to go through Congress for anything resembling this type of war. Round up Massie and Paul types and have him removed. The people in this administration are on actual drugs and have insatiable bloodlust and bespoke mental illnesses. He has to go, and everybody with him.
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Does anyone know the origin of Isaiah Thomas’s Long Primer no. IV? I don’t find it in any Caslon specimens that I have to hand.
January 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Does anyone know the origin of Isaiah Thomas’s Long Primer no. IV? I don’t find it in any Caslon specimens that I have to hand.
I picked up this promo leaflet from Cocktail Kingdom on a visit to NYC – maybe about ten years ago? Not sure. Anyway, it’s an interesting snapshot of the cocktail scene at the time.
January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I picked up this promo leaflet from Cocktail Kingdom on a visit to NYC – maybe about ten years ago? Not sure. Anyway, it’s an interesting snapshot of the cocktail scene at the time.
*audible groan*
what a shocking turn of events
who could’ve seen this coming
who could’ve seen this coming
OpenAI Reportedly Planning to Make ChatGPT "Prioritize" Advertisers in Conversation
OpenAI employees working on ChatGPT report plans to unleash sponsored advertisements above organic results.
futurism.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:29 AM
*audible groan*
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Dec. 29, 1925: Walking a dog in Paris’ Bois de Boulogne.
December 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Dec. 29, 1925: Walking a dog in Paris’ Bois de Boulogne.
Wow. I was just sitting here and Christy asked if I remembered that show in the ’70s where the network stars competed in games. Battle of the Network Stars. I had totally forgotten about it! What a time that was.
Battle of the Network Stars - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Wow. I was just sitting here and Christy asked if I remembered that show in the ’70s where the network stars competed in games. Battle of the Network Stars. I had totally forgotten about it! What a time that was.